Windows XP Home Networking Scott Manchester Technical Evangelist Home Networking

Agenda  Broadband Internet Access  Why have a home network?  How to network your home  Home Network Architecture  Windows XP Networking

Broadband Benefits  Dedicated always-on connection  High bandwidth allows streaming digital media (audio & video)  Work from home  Access resources in your home from anywhere in the world  Home Security (nanny cam)  Home automation  Web site

Home Internet Access Common broadband options  Cable Modem  Local Cable Company provides Internet Access  Works simultaneously with standard Cable TV service  DSL Telephone Line  Phone company provides Internet Access  Works simultaneously with standard telephone service  Other options (ISDN, Satellite, RF)

Broadband Access

Home Networks Why have a home network?  Share an Internet connection  Share files (documents, music, videos)  Share devices (printers, CD-ROM, etc.)  Connect a laptop from work  Multi-player gaming  Control networked devices in the home  Digital audio receivers  Security cameras  Home automation systems

Network Media Options  Wireless  Phone Line  Powerline  Ethernet

Wireless Networking  Affordable (about $95 per node)  Industry Standard - Wi-Fi  11 Megabits per second  Windows XP supports zero- configuration for Wi-Fi  Wi-Fi networks being deployed in public spaces

Wireless Networking

Phoneline Networks  Uses home phone lines for data  Industry Standard - HomePNA  Inexpensive (about $35/node)  10 Megabits per second  Work simultaneously with DSL & voice

Phoneline Networking

Powerline Networking  Data over standard power lines  Industry Standard - HomePlug  14 megabits per second  Does not interfere with power

Powerline Networking

Ethernet  Ideal for new construction or same room networks  Industry standard  Uses Category 5 wire  100 Megabits and beyond data rate  Network cards are inexpensive (around $25)

Windows XP Windows XP Networking Features:  Network Setup Wizard  Internet Connection Sharing  Internet Connection Firewall  Network Bridging  Network Diagnostics & Repair

Network Setup Wizard  Run after network is installed  performs the following functions:  Enables Internet connection sharing  Enables internet firewall  Enables file and printer sharing  Sets up network bridge  Runs on:  Windows 98 & Windows 98SE  Windows Millennium edition  Windows XP

Share the Internet Internet Connection Sharing  Shares Broadband or Dial-up connection  No need for multiple IP addresses  All PCs can be on-line at same time  Removes the complexity  Assigns IP Addresses (DHCP)  Translates private IP address (NAT)  Resolves names to IP address (DNS)

ICS Server and Clients

Securing the Network Internet Connection Firewall  Helps prevent network intrusion  Stateful packet filter  Inspects all inbound traffic  Advanced features available  Logging functions  Customizable Service Definitions

Internet Connection Firewall

Network Bridge  Enables seamless communication between different LAN Segments  Network adapters can be bridged to allow data flow from any two or more local area network segments  Supports HomePNA, HomePlug, Wi-Fi, 1394, Ethernet

Network Bridge

Diagnostics and Repair  Windows XP gathers and displays:  Hardware settings  Internet configuration  Network adapter & modem settings  Network activity & performance

Matt McGinnis Program Manager Microsoft Home Networking Demo

Summary  Broadband Internet Connection enables new scenarios  More reasons than ever to network  Many networking mediums available  Windows XP at the core of the network setting up a network easier and more secure than ever

Resources  MS Windows XP Home page   Microsoft Home Networking   Universal Plug & Play Forum   MS Press Books  This Wired Home by Alan Neibauer